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Caitlin Clark investigated the WNBA's alleged "hate comment" of Angel Reese during Monday's shooting as Indiana fever prepares for the Atlanta dream.
The league condemned "racism, hatred and all forms of discrimination", and the WNBA launched an investigation on Sunday. There are no details about the alleged incident.
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Indiana fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) passed by on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Chicago Sky forward Reese (5) in a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Indiana's heat beat the Chicago Sky 93-58. (Imagn)
"There is nowhere in our game," Clark told reporters via Indy Star. "There is nowhere in society. Of course, we want everyone who comes into our stage, regardless of the players, no matter the fans, to have great experience.
"I'm grateful for the Alliance for doing so. The fever organization has been at the forefront because it's actually the first day and what they're doing. Hopefully, we keep it for them anything and take appropriate action."
Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines made a statement on the matter.
"We know there were allegations of inappropriate fan behavior in yesterday's game and we are working closely with the WNBA to complete their investigation," Reins said. "We are firmly committed to providing a safe environment for all WNBA players."
Indiana fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) was asked to react after Chicago Sky forward Rees blatantly fouled in the second half during a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AJ Mast/AP Photo)
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The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) also issued a statement saying "this behavior is unacceptable."
"The WNBPA was aware of the coverage of hate comments during yesterday's game in Indianapolis and supported the WNBA's current investigation into the matter," the union said. "For our sport, this behavior is unacceptable.
“Under the WNBA’s ‘Hate-free’ policy space, we believe the league can thoroughly investigate and take appropriate action to ensure a safe and enthusiastic environment for all.”
The WNBA launched the "Hateless Space" campaign before the 2025 season breaks out. The campaign will include the use of AI social media monitoring tools that will help the alliance implement the revised code of conduct.
"As part of the integrated program, the WNBA is launching AI-powered technology solutions to work with players and teams to monitor social media activities to help protect the community from hate speech and harassment online," it said.
Chicago Angel Reese shoots in a WNBA basketball game against Indianapolis on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AJ Mast/AP Photo)
The revised WNBA fan code includes regulations for fans on social media and those fans will be sanctioned from official content if threats violated. The new policy lists racist, homosexual, sexist, threatening or defamatory content as “bound to block or delete”.
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"Repeated violations of these guidelines may result in violators no longer being able to follow our news, comment on our posts or send us messages," the policy reads. "In addition, any direct threat to players, referees, or other league and team personnel may be forwarded to law enforcement and may result in violators being banned in all WNBA arenas and events."
Fox News' Jackson Thompson contributed to the report.
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